Parenting with ginger hubbard
The podcast
To encourage and equip you to reach beyond outward behavior, address issues of the heart, and point your children to the transformational power of Christ.
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Do you have a parenting question? Ginger loves to help parents reach past the outward behavior of their children, address the issues of the heart, and point their children to the transformational power of Christ.
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Episode 273 | Wise Words for Moms 2026
Do you ever find yourself in the heat of the moment, unsure how to respond to your child’s behavior in a way that actually reaches their heart—not just corrects their actions? Would you love a simple, biblical “go-to” guide that equips moms, dads, and teachers alike to tackle everyday behavior issues with clarity, consistency, and Christ-centered purpose? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss more common scenarios for how to use the new expanded edition of the Wise Words for Moms chart to address behaviors from a biblical perspective.
Episode 272 | Raising Kids of Faith with Sadie Robertson Huff
Do you feel the pressure to do it all as a mom? Are you concerned that today’s culture may be pulling your children in a bad direction? Would you love practical ideas for protecting your kids from the influence of social media and the digital world? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Sadie Robertson Huff, as they provide encouragement for parents committed to raising kids who love the Lord despite the distractions of today’s world.
Episode 271 | Ending the Sibling Blame Game
Do your children argue about who started it, leaving you unsure who to believe or how to respond? Are they quick to point fingers at others rather than taking responsibility for their own actions? Would you like to help your children move from blaming others to confessing sin and pursuing peace? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can respond in moments of blame-shifting even if we weren’t there to witness what actually happened.
Episode 270 | Naked Moms & Modesty with Greta Eskridge
Is nudity in your home the norm, or an absolute no-no? Do you believe that being unclothed in front of children helps them develop a healthy view of their bodies or confuse their understanding of modesty? Would you like to help your children have confidence in how God created them without blurring the importance of boundaries and privacy? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Greta Eskridge, as they discuss the importance of following your personal convictions and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide how you address modesty in the home.
Episode 269 | Talking to Kids About Porn with Greta Eskridge
Are you looking for practical steps you can take to protect your kids from pornography? Are you not sure where to go beyond blocking bad content and monitoring internet access? Have you wondered how to have honest, age-appropriate talks with your children about porn and the dangers it can cause? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Greta Eskridge, as they discuss when to start having these conversations and how we can make subjects like pornography approachable and faith-filled.
Episode 268 | Should Kids Be Forced to Apologize?
Do you ever find yourself caught in a standoff with your child, demanding an "I’m sorry" while knowing deep down they don't actually mean a word of it? Are you concerned that forcing an apology might create resentment instead of repentance? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of teaching children to apologize and the difference between saying “sorry” and asking for forgiveness.
Episode 267 | When Motherhood Feels Hard with Abbie Halberstadt
Does it feel like everyone around you seems to have it all together, while most days you’re barely hanging onto your sanity? Have you ever wondered what the Lord is trying to teach you during the hardest parts of motherhood? And are you looking for practical ways to keep a God-centered home? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Abbie Halberstadt, as they discuss how those hard days in motherhood can actually be opportunities for growth.
Episode 266 | Finding Joy in an Unequally Yoked Marriage
Do you find it difficult to live with joy when your spouse doesn’t share your faith and the circumstances in your marriage don’t seem to be getting any better? Are you struggling to stay hopeful and loving when your spouse is not leading your family the way you long for? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how Scripture encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus and show gratitude to a husband who isn’t leading the family spiritually.
Episode 265 | The Power of a Wife’s Words with Sharon Jaynes
Have you ever considered how your words and the tone behind them affect your husband? Would you like to discover how the way you speak can strengthen your marriage and bring peace to your home? Are you eager to understand what Scripture teaches about the power of your words and how you can use them to build up and bless your husband? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Sharon Jaynes, as they discuss the importance of what we say to our husbands and how what comes out of our mouths reflects what is in our hearts and minds.
Episode 264 | Ask Us Anything! Celebrating 5 years!
Do you enjoy our parenting conversations, but want to connect with us on a more personal level for a change? Would you like to hear our answers to questions that have nothing to do with raising kids—the kinds of questions you’d ask us over coffee? Are you curious to know what happens when we let listeners ask us literally anything? Help us celebrate the five-year anniversary of the podcast and get to know Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody a little better in a fun new episode where we’re answering your questions about ANYTHING!
Episode 263 | Surviving the Challenges of Motherhood with Abbie Halberstadt
Do you feel like you’re drowning under pressure to “do all of the things” as a mom? Does it seem as if you're just trying to “survive” motherhood rather than enjoying, thriving, and shaping your family legacy? Are you looking for encouragement from God’s Word to help you through daily life as a mom when things get chaotic and draining? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Abbie Halberstadt, as they discuss the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus through both the challenging and not-so-challenging times in motherhood.
Episode 262 | When Discipline Is Not an Option
Are you in a situation where you feel like biblical discipline simply isn’t an option for you or your family? Are you facing pressures—legal, cultural, or personal—that make it difficult to discipline your children in the way Scripture teaches? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they provide encouragement, hope, and wisdom from God’s Word for parents who are navigating this challenge.
Episode 261 | How Discipline & Grace Work Together
Are you concerned that disciplining your children might push them away from you, or worse, away from the Lord? Do you long to parent in ways that reflect the heart of God, where discipline and grace work together to bring repentance and restoration? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they explain how Scripture shows us that consequences for sin flow from God’s grace.
Episode 260 | Shaping Family Culture with Monica Swanson
Are you anxious or fearful about raising the next generation of kids in today’s world? Do you wish there was a way to navigate your kid’s friendship decisions without being overprotective? Have you ever stopped to think about the kind of culture your family is creating—and how that culture is shaping your kids’ hearts, habits, and faith? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Monica Swanson, as they discuss some step-by-step ideas for parents as they seek to raise Godly kids who make wise decisions.
Episode 259 | Help for the Heart of an Angry Parent
Do you find yourself snapping at your kids and then feeling guilty afterward, wishing you had responded with patience instead of frustration? Is anger stealing the joy from your parenting and leaving you feeling discouraged or even ashamed? Would you like biblical help for understanding and overcoming your own anger so you can shepherd your children’s hearts with gentleness and grace? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how parents can get to the heart of their own anger and turn to the Word of God to help take it captive.
Episode 258 | How to Handle Sibling Conflict
Do your children argue, bicker, or compete with each other so often that you feel more like a referee than a parent? Is getting along such a daily battle for your kids that you wonder if peace and harmony will ever exist in your home? Would you like practical, biblical wisdom for guiding your children through conflict in a way that teaches them to love, forgive, and honor one another? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about how we can give our kids the tools they need to resolve conflict in ways that honor God and show consideration for others.
Episode 257 | Dark Imaginations & Disturbing Responses to God
Are you concerned that your child’s imagination and play seem dark, and you aren’t sure what to do about it? Have you noticed your child rejecting or saying unsettling things about God, and it leaves you feeling anxious or discouraged? Are you afraid that connecting God to discipline might distance your child from Him? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of sharing about God’s goodness, faithfully disciplining our children, and instructing them in love.
Episode 256 | Talking to Kids about LGBTQ with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Are you wondering when and how to start talking to your children about issues related to gender and sexuality? Do you want to know how to guide them through understanding homosexuality and transgender identity from a biblical perspective? Would you like practical advice for how you and your children can show love and compassion to those in LGBTQ+ lifestyles without compromising the truth? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they talk about the importance of being intentional with teaching our kids about God’s design for gender, sexuality, and marriage from the start.
Episode 255 | Our Favorite Christmas Gift Ideas
Are you searching for the perfect Christmas gift but want to skip the chaos of crowded stores? Would you love to support small businesses this holiday season while finding thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents your loved ones won’t be getting from everyone else? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they share a few of their favorite ideas to help spark some new gift suggestions this Christmas season.
Episode 254 | Navigating Family Tension During the Holidays
Do family gatherings over the holidays leave you tied up in knots? Do you feel anxious and stressed just thinking about everyone crowded under one roof, along with all the opinions and comments that inevitably come with it? Are you concerned about the influence that relatives with conflicting beliefs and morals might have on your children—and maybe even your sanity? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can interact in ways that show love and respect for our relatives, honor Christ, and share His love this holiday season.